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Brown, other universities sue Department of Energy over research funding cuts

Apr. 14, 2025 - Brown, eight other universities, the Association of American Universities, the American Council on Education and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities filed a lawsuit to stop funding cuts by the U.S. Department of Energy.

#Brown #Trump #Department of Education

Brown, other universities sue Department of Energy over research funding cuts

Columbia | Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, GS ’25, detained by ICE at naturalization appointment

Apr. 14, 2025 - His detainment follows the arrest of Palestinian student and activist Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March.

#Columbia University #Trump #DHS

Columbia | Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, GS ’25, detained by ICE at naturalization appointment

Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Cut to Critical Energy Research

Apr. 14, 2025 - This is a statement of the Association of American Universities, Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities, and American Council on Education regarding their legal challenge to the administration’s cut to critical energy research.

#Department of Education #Trump #funding #AAUP

Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Cut to Critical Energy Research

A Look at Some of the Smallest U.S. Colleges

Apr. 14, 2024 - Enrollment at these colleges ranges from about 100 to nearly 900 students.

#higher ed #data

A Look at Some of the Smallest U.S. Colleges

Colleges fear Trump 'chilling effect' on foreign student enrollment - Washington Examiner

Apr. 14, 2025 - Donald Trump's immigration crackdown on international student visas is expected to have a chilling effect on enrollment at U.S. colleges this fall.

#Trump #higher ed

Colleges fear Trump 'chilling effect' on foreign student enrollment - Washington Examiner

High school students reconsidering applying to Ohio universities due to new higher education law

Apr. 14, 2025 - A new higher education law set to take effect this summer is causing high school students across the state to think twice about applying to Ohio colleges and universities.

#higher ed #policy #Ohio #DEI

High school students reconsidering applying to Ohio universities due to new higher education law

Harvard rejects Trump administration demands amid threats of funding cuts

Apr. 14, 2025 - The administration's demands included auditing viewpoints of the student body in an attempt to address antisemitism at the expense of federal funding.

#Harvard #Trump

Harvard rejects Trump administration demands amid threats of funding cuts

Faculty salaries grow but still lag pre-pandemic era

Apr. 14, 2025 - Amid constrained budgets, real compensation for full-time faculty rose for the second year in a row, per the American Association of University Professors.

#AAUP #data #higher ed

Faculty salaries grow but still lag pre-pandemic era

Energy Department cuts university overhead rates to 15% on research grants

Apr. 11, 2025 - Sudden move mirrors NIH cap on “indirect” costs that was ruled illegal.

#Department of Energy #funding #Trump

Energy Department cuts university overhead rates to 15% on research grants

What if college isn't for everyone?

Apr. 13, 2025 - (Vox Podcast) For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors. Now, more students are asking if there's another way.

#K12 #higher ed #training #career

What if college isn't for everyone?

Harvard is cutting tuition fees for a lot of students as federal funding questions loom

Apr. 11, 2025 - 86% of Americans could benefit from the college’s revised financial aid program

#Harvard #undergrad

Harvard is cutting tuition fees for a lot of students as federal funding questions loom

Dr. Tahir Ekin Leads Texas State AI Conversation at SXSW

Apr. 10, 2025 - Dr. Ekin joined other AI industry experts for a panel session at this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) conference to discuss the benefits, risks, and ethical considerations surrounding synthetic data in AI applications.

#Texas State University #ADSA member #AI #data

Dr. Tahir Ekin Leads Texas State AI Conversation at SXSW

SCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical Research

Developed by an interdisciplinary research team, this website shows how funding cuts reduce economic activity and employment nationwide

#NIH #research #Trump #higher ed

SCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical Research

ICE terminates visas of 3 Emory alumni, 1 current student

Apr. 10, 2025 - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) terminated the records of three Emory University alumni and one current student's visas on April 8.

#Emory University #Trump #DHS

ICE terminates visas of 3 Emory alumni, 1 current student

Visa statuses changed for multiple international students, UT Austin confirms

Apr. 9, 2025 - The University declined to comment on the total number of students affected.

#Trump #UT Austin #DHS

Visa statuses changed for multiple international students, UT Austin confirms

Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences announces 11 F-1 visa revocations at town hall meeting

Apr. 11, 2025 - At least 11 international Ohio State students have had their F-1 visas revoked, as confirmed during a College of Arts and Sciences town hall meeting with faculty and staff.

#Ohio State University #Trump #DHS

Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences announces 11 F-1 visa revocations at town hall meeting

New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data

Apr. 11, 2025 - MIT CSAIL researchers devised a way to maintain an AI model’s accuracy while ensuring attackers can’t extract sensitive information used to train it.

#MIT #AI #dssg

New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data

Duke introduces new computer science concentration in software engineering and design

Apr. 10, 2025 - The concentration is available to students pursuing either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in computer science. This marks the first concentration offered to students pursuing the BA.

#computer science #Duke University

Duke introduces new computer science concentration in software engineering and design

Levin affirms Stanford University’s commitment to academic freedom, announces expanded undergraduate class

Apr. 11, 2025 - University President Jonathan Levin ’94 reaffirmed the University’s commitment to freedom of speech and academic inquiry in a Faculty Senate meeting.

#Stanford #undergrad

Levin affirms Stanford University’s commitment to academic freedom, announces expanded undergraduate class

BU cancels faculty merit increases amid budget shortage, higher education union responds

Apr. 10, 2025 - The letter assures faculty that BU remains confident in its mission and will continue working on its budget and strategy.

#Boston University #budget

BU cancels faculty merit increases amid budget shortage, higher education union responds

Visas Revoked for 4 More Harvard Students and 3 Recent Grads, Bringing Total to 12

Apr. 10, 2025 - Seven more Harvard affiliates — including four current students and three recent graduates — have had their student visas revoked, bringing the total number of affected affiliates to twelve.

#Harvard #Trump #DHS

Visas Revoked for 4 More Harvard Students and 3 Recent Grads, Bringing Total to 12

Visa termination count continues to rise at UC Berkeley

Apr. 10, 2025 - A timeline of campus and UC-wide updates on visa revocations. This article will continue to update as more information is available.

#California #UC Berkeley #UC Davis #UC Irvine #UC Riverside #UC San Diego #UC San Francisco #UC Santa Barbara #UC Santa Cruz #UCLA #Trump #DHS

Visa termination count continues to rise at UC Berkeley

Superintendent says federal request to eliminate DEI programs appears ‘unlawful,’ Wisconsin schools won’t comply

Apr. 11, 2025 - Wisconsin superintendent Jill Underly requested clarification from the U.S. Department of Education on the intent and legality of the directive.

#DEI #Wisconsin #Trump #Department of Education

Superintendent says federal request to eliminate DEI programs appears ‘unlawful,’ Wisconsin schools won’t comply

Brown University officially under Title VI federal investigation

Apr. 10, 2025 - The University is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights regarding Brown’s compliance with Title VI.

#Brown #Trump #DHS

Brown University officially under Title VI federal investigation

Yale under Congress investigation over collusion, antitrust concerns

Apr. 11, 2025 - Yale received a letter from four Republican congressmen, with the lawmakers expressing concerns over possible collusion amongst Ivy League universities to increase tuition prices.

#Yale #politics

Yale under Congress investigation over collusion, antitrust concerns

Two more Yale international students lose visas, raising total to four

Apr. 11, 2025 - University confirmed that the visas of two more students have been revoked. Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis clarified that the students will be able to complete the academic year.

#Yale #Trump #DHS

Two more Yale international students lose visas, raising total to four

Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs

Apr. 10, 2025 - The U.S. government has submitted a two-page memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio as its main evidence in its deportation case against Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.

#Columbia University #Trump #DHS

Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs

Florida’s DOGE agency asks university faculty to hand over research

Apr. 10, 2025 -A letter sent last week asks colleges to compile a list of all research and grants.

#Trump #Florida #politics #DEI

Florida’s DOGE agency asks university faculty to hand over research

12 students from Worcester’s Clark University have visas revoked

Apr. 10, 2025 - A total of 12 international students attending Worcester’s Clark University had their visas revoked by federal authorities.

#Worcester’s Clark University #Trump #Worcester Polytechnic Institute #DHS

12 students from Worcester’s Clark University have visas revoked

Carleton joins amicus brief challenging visa revocations and detentions - Carleton College

Apr. 10, 2025 - The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, of which Carleton is a member institution, submitted the brief.

#Trump #Carleton College

Carleton joins amicus brief challenging visa revocations and detentions - Carleton College